The Detroit Tigers will miss the playoffs this season. As one of their minor league teams won a championship, two more will play as Toledo Mud Hens and West Michigan Whitecaps are in the playoffs.
If you want to see some upcoming Detroit Tigers in action three recent draft picks for the team have been sent to play with the West Michigan Whitecaps in Grand Rapids.
One of the Detroit Tigers top prospects, Matt Manning has been selected for the MLB Futures Game which will take place during the All Star week in Washington D.C.
Usually when you think baseball park food you think of Hot dogs, peanuts and burgers. The West Michigan Whitecaps have recently added an edible insect to their menu.
The West Michigan Whitecaps will change their team name to the Beer City Bung Hammers for one game in August. What's a bung hammer? I'm glad you asked!